We’re here to help you reach a whole new level of summer chill. There are triple scoops, sno cones, milkshakes, and more waiting for you at Memphis ice cream shops!
Beat the heat with treats from Memphis Ice Cream Shops:
- 1789 Kirby Parkway, Suite 10
- Have you ever had a milkshake topped with cookie dough AND rock candy? At Milk Dessert Bar, they don’t play around! With triple scoops, custom cakes, edible cookie dough, and more, they are making ice cream dreams come true.
Did we mention they offer 50% off baked goods on Sundays from 5PM-6PM & offer Happy Hour on basic shakes every Wednesday & Thursday from 4PM-6PM?
- 1350 Crosstown Concourse
- Italian ice cream and Midtown, Memphis’ food scene are a match made in heaven. Nestled inside Crosstown Concourse, Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. offers an award-winning, rotation of flavors, so tasty you won’t think twice about adding an extra scoop to your cup or cone.
- 540 S. Main Street
- From features in famous films like Mystery Train and Elizabethtown, to its recognition as a regular stomping ground for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, The Arcade Restaurant is a Memphis mainstay that its had its time to shine. They’ve got tasty brunch, lunch, and dinner options—and for dessert, they serve ice cream and boozy milkshakes that might make you want to keep the party poppin’ on Beale Street.
- 1657 Wells Station Rd
- 1601 Bonnie Ln, Cordova, TN
- Jerry’s Snow Cones just hits different. Maybe it’s the 70+ flavor offerings. Maybe it’s the snow cone supreme with the ice cream filling. Maybe it’s the fact that the gluten-free girlies can go to town on the treats, too—or maybe it’s the menu stacked with all the feel-good foods like burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, churros, hot dogs, funnel cakes, and more. Whatever it is, this Memphis staple stands in a lane of its very own.
- 694 N Germantown Pkwy
- Why yes, I would love a gelato popsicle dipped in four kinds of chocolate. Thanks for asking! Dipsticle offers a one-of-a-kind experience in the Cordova community with their menu of made-in-house Italian fare, featuring fresh ingredients. They’ve got milkshakes, European coffees, sorbets, something called a Waffsticle—plus plenty of toppings to take it to the next level.
- 603 N McLean Blvd.
- Best known for their breakfast and cozy, coffee shop atmosphere, you might be more apt to order an omelet or a decadent waffle when you kick it at Cafe Eclectic. Well, after you do that, make sure to treat yourself to a little something from the soda fountain that’s ready to serve sundaes, milkshakes, Affogatos, floats, frozen lattes, and more.
- 163 Beale Street
- As the last remaining original business on Beale Street, and one of the oldest stores in the Mid-South, A. Schwab’s offers old fashioned milkshakes and floats that’ll make you feel like you’re in a time warp! If it’s been around since 1876, it must be good, right? We suggest a strawberry or chocolate malt to start, and if you’re 21+, grab an adult milkshake to-go.
- 125 Main St.
- If you’re making your way Downtown, you’d better be walking fast to Margie’s! Located in the same space where Maggie Moo’s once was, Margie’s is yet another cow-themed confectionary that’s bringing homemade ice cream to the Bluff City. Want a scoop? They’ve got you. Need an ice cream cake? Get that custom order in. They’ve also got ice cream donuts, chocolate covered strawberries, and more treats to eat.
- 149 Union Ave.
- You know what pairs well with watching the Peabody ducks do their daily strut? A scoop of homemade ice cream from the Peabody Dessert Bar, duh!
- 11125 US-70, Arlington, TN 38002
- If you told me these treats graduated Magna Cum Laude from Sno Cone college, I’d believe you. That’s a top-of-the-class frozen treat. Just look at that structure! Miccos offers even more New Orleans style goodies where that came from with 50+ featured flavors for sno cones, snowballs, and milkshakes.
- 2615 Broad Ave
- The only thing spooky about Sugar Ghost is how terrifyingly tasty everything seems to be. But there are no tricks; just plenty of treats to go around. With flavors like Lavender Honey, and Bubble Tea floats with popping peals, you’ll surely scream… FOR ICE CREAM!
- 2811 Bartlett Blvd.
- 97 N. Main
- They’ve got frozen sweets like ice cream pie, kosher flavored snow, and homemade scoops. They’ve got signature sweets like cheesecakes, butter bars, rice krispy treats, and chocolate covered Oreos. Hell, they’ve even got fried sweets like funnel cakes, popcorn, and deep fried Twinkies. The point is Quintessential Sweets has it all, and you might need to dial up your dentist.
- 8 S Main St. Apt. 101
- What started off on Bourbon Street in New Orleans has made its way to Memphis—and if there’s thing about the Dirty South, we don’t do things half-a** here. What’s more epic than a three-story, downtown daiquiri spot? *crickets* Yeah, that’s what I thought. Fat Tuesday really took it there.
- 641 Cooper St.
- Otherlands is THAT coffee bar on Cooper, with plenty of treats that’ll quench your thirst. Whether it’s a smoothie, an Italian cream soda, or a vanilla or mocha freeze, you’ll be content with every sip as you kick it with a good book and soak in some rays and on the patio.
- 2133 Madison Ave
- Sweet Noshings already gives everyone a run for their money when it comes to local candy shops. But the cherry on top is the ice cream menu that packs a punch with a wide variety of flavors like chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate chip cookie dough, salted caramel, and more. Dare I mention adult flavors like Jack Daniels Honey, Bourbon Chocolate, and Red Wine Berry Sangria?
P.S. If you’re fiending for something salty instead, they’ve got popcorn available for purchase.
- 7 W. Carolina Ave
- Even though there’s plenty of space for little ones at Loflin Yard, the concoctions they have for cooling off are just for the adults! With all sorts of seasonal cocktails, and frosty, boozy, beverages, you’ll be cool as a cucumber while kicking it in the summer sun. And since we’re adults, we know not to drink on an empty stomach. Grab a bite! I bet you’ll like the beef brisket.
- 2117 Peabody Ave (Midtown)
- 363 Mulberry Street (Downtown)
- If you’re 21+ and have never had a Jameson Slushie, drop what you’re doing and head to Slider Inn immediately. This delicacy, made from slushed ice, Peychaud’s bitters, homemade lemonade, and Irish whiskey, is as refreshing to drink as it is fun to snap photos of. Looking for something less buzzy? They also serve homemade ice cream.
P.S. Slider Inn’s sister restaurant, Aldo’s Pizza, serves ice cream and root beer floats at both locations—plus Affogatos at the Downtown location only.
- 4075 Summer Ave.
- 6635 Winchester Rd.
- 1038 Goodman Rd W.
- 2733 Getwell Rd.
- 830 Germantown Pkwy.
- When it comes to authentic Mexican ice cream, La Michoacana doesn’t miss with their menu of fresh fruit paletas, homemade ice cream, aqua frescas, and fruit cocktails. Lucky for you, there are five locations stretched across the city—so you’re never too far from satisfying your craving for a sweet treat.
- 309 Beale St.
- I’ve never seen Wet Willies without a line waiting outside of it, so folks really must have a craving for frozen Daiquiris. Whether you get one of their signature drinks or mix and make your own, this frozen juice will have you loose. And since we’re drinking responsibly, we’re gonna grab something to eat, right? They’ve got mozzarella balls, calamari, nachos, wings, and more to keep you fueled.
- 1243 Ridgeway Rd (Germantown)
- 1350 Crosstown Concourse (Midtown)
- I, personally, pledge my allegiance to Salted Caramel Mempops, but there are plenty more fruit and cream-based flavors that you’ll surely fall for. The two locations are solid, but the real winners are the trailer and pop-up carts that set-up shop around town throughout the week. You’ll start to notice that, somehow, they’re always nearby when you need your frozen fix. Coincidence… I think not, but I also ain’t mad ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
- 575 Erin Dr (East Memphis)
- 1605 N Germantown Pkwy Suite 111 (Cordova)
- Between all of the milk teas, tea slushes, yogurt drinks, and rolled ice cream, Poke World is jam packed with plenty of options that’ll keep you cool. Make it a full meal by adding on a BYO Poke Bowl—or don’t, and just let the boba be exactly what you need.
- 2059 S Houston Levee Rd, Suite 116
- I know we’re technically talkin’ ice cream, but consider The Levee Coffee and Creamery to be a one-stop-shop for sweets. Grab a cup or cone of fan-favorite flavors like Vanilla Cotton Cream and Apple a la Mode. Pick up a pint to-go and snag a cold brew to kick things into turbo speed. You might not be in the mood for a frozen treat—in which case, you’ve got granola, cookie dough, cakes, muffins, and more at your disposal. What I’m saying is you’ve got options!
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